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VF54 CYJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,670 mi
Last recorded108,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 105,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside tyre

oil leak

under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,906 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edgs

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,269 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,729 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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VF54 CYJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF54 CYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF54 CYJ registered?

VF54 CYJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is VF54 CYJ safe to buy?

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